Agency
The duty of 'obedience' in a fiduciary relationship means an agent must:
AFollow all instructions from the principal, even if illegal
BFollow all lawful instructions of the principal, even if the agent disagrees✓ Correct
CAlways agree with the principal's decisions
DObey the instructions of both principal and third parties
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires the agent to follow the principal's lawful instructions faithfully. However, an agent is never required to follow illegal instructions — doing so could result in personal liability and license discipline.
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